Category: Thank You!

At MSU, it’s more than simply showing your school spirit by wearing green and white – it’s about being Spartan Green. Maintaining environmentally, socially and economically sustainable solid waste management solutions to help keep our campus and natural world beautiful is exactly what MSU Recycling stands for. The organization began in 1988, when MSU’s students petitioned the Board of Trustees to focus on recycling and received a grant from the state to create an office paper recycling program. From there began the Office of Recycling and Waste Reduction, which is now known as MSU Recycling. Throughout the years, MSU Recycling’s services have expanded, and have integrated the Surplus Store, Storage and Waste Management into one unit.

 

MSU Recycling has partnered with the MSU’s Office of Campus Sustainability to form “a holistic waste reduction and sustainability team.” The team has worked to encourage student, faculty and staff participation in sustainability and waste reduction efforts on campus with their Be Spartan Green program.

MSU Recycling offers many services that are not only there to help you, but to help our environment. Besides interior, exterior and event recycling, compost, confidential shredding and office clean out services are also offered. Volunteer opportunities are also available if you wish to lend a hand in increasing recycling and reducing waste.

Thank you, MSU Recycling for keeping our campus beautiful and engaging the community in your efforts!

Sometimes all you need after a long day is something sweet. MSU Bakers has been serving students, faculty and staff since 1971. MSU Bakers formed when bakers from the residence halls were consolidated into a single group, and operated out of a converted dining room for over 30 years until moving in 2007. Their staff is made of skilled bakers with over 150 years of combined experience, along with MSU students.

MSU Bakers create a bountiful bunch of tasty treats including cakes and cupcakes, cookies, brownies, breads and bagels fresh daily. Spartan Spirit goods are perfect for graduation and tailgate season. There are also specials made for each month. This month, MSU Bakers will be selling their Valentine’s Day cookies, brownies, cupcakes and much more. The Decorate your own Cookie Kit is the perfect team-building activity with a sweet treat to look forward to at the end. And don’t forget to get something nice for your special someone by the 14th.

Stop by their bakery on Service Rd., call, or place an order online. Thank you MSU Bakers for giving us “a little taste of home.”

It has become increasingly important in a university setting to remain up-to-date with the latest technologies, and the staff members at MSU IT offer the resources to make this possible. Technology is constantly changing, but the knowledgeable MSU IT staff members are always available to support the MSU community.

In addition to the day-to-day support MSU IT provides, they also have a broader technology plan with their Bolder IT initiative.

MSU Bolder IT has three components: Strengthen, Align and Innovate. The Strengthen component encompasses the idea that MSU’s primary focus must be the delivery of reliable, cost-effective core infrastructure and services. The Align component refers to the increased communication between MSU IT and a unit’s IT so that they can operate as “one IT.” Finally, the Innovate component builds on the foundation the other two provide and focuses on enhancing the end user experience to deliver efficient, timely and innovative technology services.

The combination of all three areas, Strengthen, Align and Innovate, allows MSU IT to achieve their end goal of creating one stable and secure IT department that supports the experiences of students, faculty, staff, alumni and others connected with MSU.

Thank you, MSU IT for all that you do for the university!

With the holiday season approaching and bringing with it many parties and events, we would like to take this opportunity to thank the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center staff for all of their hard work!

The Kellogg Center opened in 1951, and since then, the talented staff have been hard at work creating a great space to host a variety of events. In addition to the hotel, the Kellogg Center also offers dining at The State Room, 35,000 square feet of flexible function space, and covered parking for guests. All of these features combined ensure that any event held at the Kellogg Center will be a success.

The Kellogg Center consistently provides outstanding service to all of its guests, and is an amazing venue for everything from awards dinners to academic conferences. The Kellogg Center really does exemplify the ideals of D.O.S.E., and whenever you attend any event held there, you are sure to have an outstanding Spartan experience!

Thank you Kellogg Center staff for all that you do for the MSU community.

With the craziness of our everyday lives, it’s easy to forget and appreciate the freedom and independence we get to call part of our home in the United States of America. MSU Human Resources would like to thank and express our gratitude to the faculty, staff and students who have put their lives on the line to serve and protect our country.

Support and gratitude for veterans is campus-wide. MSU Student Veterans of American and the Veteran Resource Center honored the men and woman who have served in the United States Armed Forces at the 2nd Annual Veterans Day Breakfast earlier this morning. Also, MSU Athletics gave away tickets for the MSU vs. Rutgers football game tomorrow to a few lucky veteran faculty and staff.

 

In addition, if you self-identify as a veteran in EBS, MSU will be able to send you specific veteran related information. To do so, click on the Personal Information link under your ESS tab.

Your bravery and selflessness is honorable and greatly appreciated by the MSU community. Thank you for your service, veterans!

 

As everyone has been adjusting to a new semester here at MSU, The State News has continued to provide important information regarding MSU football, politics, university events and much more. Without fail, The State News is always ready every Monday and Thursday for MSU students, faculty and staff to pick up whenever they have extra time throughout their day.

Routinely identified as one of the best collegiate newspapers in the country, The State News has received awards from the Associated Collegiate Press, the Society of Professional Journalists, the Michigan Press Photographers Association and the College Media Business & Advertising Managers.

Equally impressive, this completely student-run newspaper has been operating since 1909. That’s over 100 years of reporting on the news that’s most important to MSU students, faculty and staff.

Thank you to the staff of The State News for your excellent reporting on the important events in the MSU community!

 

The stress of work and school can truly take its toll on your physical and mental health. Luckily, Olin Health Center is always there to help when you need them most. The hardworking individuals and providers at all five campus locations work to ensure you are the healthiest and happiest version of you.

Olin’s goal is to, “support the mission of Michigan State University and the success of its students by enhancing personal health, removing barriers to academic achievement, and promoting a healthy learning environment.” It is evident they achieve this goal through their numerous services offered, and also in the outcome of individuals’ health.

Care for illness and injuries, mental health and counseling, physical therapy, sexual health and immunizations are among the many services offered by Olin. On top of all they do, Olin gives students three free medical office visits each year.

Thank you, Olin Health Center, for your continuing genuine care of the MSU community!

Spartans know how high-performing Residential and Hospitality Services and Infrastructure Planning and Facilities are, and the efforts of these departments haven’t gone unnoticed outside the MSU community, either. RHS and IPF received some well-deserved recognition this summer from outside organizations.

RHS was selected for the Presidential Service Award by the Association of College and University Housing Officers – International. RHS was recognized for its neighborhood concept, excellent culinary facilities and contributions to the advancement of the ACUHO-I.

At the beginning of this summer, IPF’s Emergency Response and Business Continuity Program received the Effective and Innovative Practices Award from APPA: Leadership in Educational Facilities. The award recognizes programs and processes that enhance service delivery, lower costs, increase productivity, improve customer service, generate revenue or otherwise benefit the educational institution.

Thank you, RHS and IPF, for your dedication to MSU’s continuous advancement!

Many of the current employees at MSU also graduated from the university. For these employees and friends of the university, the MSU Alumni Association provides a variety of benefits, discounts and services, as well as a valuable way to connect with and stay updated on the work of Spartans all around the world.

The Alumni Association benefits more than just its members. The organization hosts and organizes a multitude of events that enhance the Spartan experience, such as Homecoming and Senior Week, and promote positive change, such as the Global Day of Service. Anyone is free to read the Alumni Association Magazine, published quarterly, online, with issues dating back to 1992. Livestreams, available for anyone to watch, of the Health4U Recipe for Health Cooking series are also provided by the Alumni Association.

In addition, the association’s Alumni LENS program offers various career training opportunities for members and friends of the university. These include online classes about management, writing, marketing and more, leadership retreats and the free Spartan Insights webinars.

Thank you to everyone that works with the Alumni Association for promoting the success of the thousands of Spartans in East Lansing and around the world!

Their work often goes unnoticed, but it is evident every day when faculty, staff and students enter campus buildings to begin the day.

Custodial Services workers clean restrooms, classrooms, conference rooms, libraries, laboratories and more. They empty your trash can, mop or vacuum the floor you walk on and disinfect the door handles and light switches you touch. Each building has a crew that comes in during off hours to prepare the building for the next day.

Thank you, Custodial Services, for your constant upkeep of the numerous buildings on campus!